Let's talk about Xavi's replacement (2024)
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Xavi - behind La Masia, Van Gaal, Pep, Enrique.
Yes, there are complaints about him, but the person, at least, has a good theoretical basis. He has had several interviews before joining Barcelona and it is clear that he understands football well at a tactical level. The practical part is lame, and for a moment I had the feeling that he was just a good theorist.
But with Flick, nothing is clear.
Let's take his full season in 2021-2022.
Yes, there was a history of injuries, but Xavi had similar problems this season.
So, first place in the championship. 34 games, 24 wins, 6 draws, 4 losses.
99 goals scored, 44 missed.
Let's take a look at more advanced numbers.
xG - 76
xGa - 39
xPTS - 67
These are the numbers from the understat site, you can refer to the more accurate fbref resource, but the numbers are not much different.
Let's take a look at the TOP 6.
Yes, xG statics are not a panacea, for example, you can create a very dangerous moment that will not end with a shot, or your goal may have a similar situation, but at the moment this statistics is the best we have. Yes, it would be better if someone sat down and analyzed each match and then looked at such statistics, but none of us will do that now.
And so, these are Bayern's statistics for the 2020-2021 season, when Flick was at the helm of the team as head coach.
Now we look at our shitty season in La Liga, where the level of opposition is definitely not lower, but even higher.
*** When assessing xG and xGa, keep in mind that La Liga has 4 more rounds than the Bundesliga.
This is what I was talking about using advanced statistics. Guys, you shouldn't have high expectations. Flick is a black box.
Messigician
Senior Member
Messigician
Senior Member
So this was the rat
🚨🌕| After the defeat against Girona in December, Ter Stegen told Laporta and Deco that the dressing room did not like Xavi pointing out players after a defeat. [@laiatudel via @barcacentre]
🚨🌕| After the defeat against Girona in December, Ter Stegen told Laporta and Deco that the dressing room did not like Xavi pointing out players after a defeat. [@laiatudel via @barcacentre]
BusiTheKing
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I can't pretend to know how good a manager Flick actually is, but something I have been wanting for so long is to see our wingers released from the sideline, which I'm guessing would be his first order of business.
I want to see Yamal drift inside and I also think players like Pedri and Lewa could come alive with more dynamic combinations.
I want to see Yamal drift inside and I also think players like Pedri and Lewa could come alive with more dynamic combinations.
draconifire
NTC with a Positive attitude
As much as it sounds exciting.
Frankly, we simply have no players that can do what he implemented in Bayern. Our midfield of Pedri, FdJ, and Gundo is slow, with Pedri gassing out very early into the game. Lewa is in his last leg and half the player he was when playing for him. And god help us playing high on the pitch with Araujo at the back, he will be getting more red in a season that Pepe got in his whole stint for RM. Oh and we have Mats, lol
Ya, our flanks are good, which he can work with, but we will have to see how he adapts.
Player 4 has joined the game. Whoever the fuck that is.
Some people close to Laporta think he might change his mind and KEEP Xavi! Deco speaks to Xavi every day to plan next season. @Luis_F_Rojo
There is NO agreement with Flick, despite earlier reports. There was not even a meeting in London, although Deco did have a call with the German manager. Luis_F_Rojo
Some people close to Laporta think he might change his mind and KEEP Xavi! Deco speaks to Xavi every day to plan next season. @Luis_F_Rojo
There is NO agreement with Flick, despite earlier reports. There was not even a meeting in London, although Deco did have a call with the German manager. Luis_F_Rojo
Birdy
Senior Member
Understat is a horrible data site, I have said that many times to people posting stats from there
CatalinR10
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hello
Birdy
Senior Member
Admit it in all honesty: you wrote the 'letter from Bayern fan' pal?
Birdy
Senior Member
Lewy will stay no matter who's the coach to milk us as some idiot gave him that contract
The thing I am most sure it will NOT happen is that Lewa will be undisputed starter under Flick, as he is under Xavi.
Flick wants everyone in his team to press like mad dogs, and doesn't accept ghostwalkers in the team
@ReshadFCB
One thing which Hansi Flick considers key is physical work, something which hasn’t traditionally been a priority at Barça. He wants his players to be like motorbikes so they can completely press and drown their opponents.
@Jordigil
#FCB
What our complacent team of snowflakes needs badly
No no. I can give you a link to this post on the most famous sports website. I just made a translation.
I read what Bayern fans write because I didn’t follow Bayern much during the covid period. I only have advanced statistics and I need more information from Bayern fans who understand football.
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